Property Tax Questions: What is the Normal Tax Billing Schedule? I just bought property this year, why is the prior owner still on the tax bill? What are the penalties for late payments or for not paying my tax bill? Can the town seize my property if Real Estate Taxes are not paid? Why are Water Charges appearing on my Real Estate Tax Bill? How is my assessed value determined each year? What is State Certification/Revaluation? Should I file for abatement on my property tax? How do I file for an abatement? How does a building permit affect the value of my property? Can I get a copy of the deed and plot plan of my property? EXEMPTIONS - Do I qualify for a real estate tax exemption? What are my tax dollars used for? If I have questions about real estate abatements, exemptions, deferrals, or motor vehicle excise tax who can I call? If I have a question regarding payment of taxes, who do I call? Motor Vehicle Excise Tax What is motor vehicle excise tax? When am I eligible for motor vehicle excise abatement? Who qualifies for a motor vehicle excise exemption? Personal Property Tax What is Personal Property and how is it taxed? Public Works Who can I call after hours to report potentially hazardous roadway conditions? How do I get a Transfer Station Sticker? When is the Transfer Station open? Where is the Lincoln Transfer Station? Is the Lincoln DPW responsible for all the roads in Lincoln? Recreation How do I sign up for the swimming pool? How does my child participate in after school programs? How do I register my child for basketball, soccer or baseball? Can I register over the phone? Can you tell me more about the day camp? Building Department What constitutes a conforming lot in the Town of Lincoln? What if I own a nonconforming lot? How do I apply for a special permit? Will I have to expand or rebuild my septic system? What if my proposed septic plan needs a variance? What if I need to tear down an existing structure before I start my addition? Once I am approved, can I get a demolition permit? I want to build a fence. Do I need a permit, and is there a height limit? Do I need a fence around my swimming pool? My neighbor is building an addition, and the racket starts quite early in the morning. Are there any bylaws governing how early contractors can start working? I’m curious about the house that is going up next door. How can I find out about it? The new house next door looks awfully big. How can I be sure it is in accordance with the Town bylaws? If I am having electrical or plumbing work done, when should my electrician or plumber get a permit? Do I need a permit for roofing? Do I need a permit to put up a tent? What is the minimum frontage on a lot in Lincoln? I am planning some renovations to my home, which is located in the Historic District. Do I need a special permit?
